- Location
- Skelleftea, Sweden
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.
At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.
We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.
Job Scope
High level purpose of function.
The Manager - Central Workshop oversees and manages the daily operations of the central workshop, ensuring all maintenance, repair, and fabrication activities are executed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. The Central Workshop is responsible for maintaining and repairing precision cutting knives, molds and spare parts. Additionally, fabrication of new spare parts and components using CNC, mills, lathes, grinders, 3D printers, quality inspection tools, etc. This role is essential for maintaining a culture of safety and quality, while maximizing equipment uptime and providing critical technical support to internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
Operational Management: Develop, implement, and monitor workshop policies, procedures, and standards to optimize performance and workflow. Oversee task prioritization, scheduling, and allocation of jobs to the technical team.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage workshop staff, including technicians and supervisors. Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development opportunities.
Quality Control: Ensure all work meets established quality standards and regulatory compliance. Implement quality control measures and perform inspections of completed jobs.
Resource Management: Manage inventory for spare parts, supplies, and tools, coordinating with procurement to ensure adequate stock levels and cost-effective purchasing. Manage the maintenance and selection of appropriate workshop equipment.
Health and Safety: Have overall responsibility for Health & Safety within the workshop, implementing and enforcing safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all regulations, and conducting regular safety audits and risk assessments
Requirements
Educational background and previous experience required for the role.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. Years of experience can substitute for degree.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a workshop environment, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Proven hands-on experience and advanced technical knowledge of machinery operations, maintenance, repair, or fabrication.
Qualifications and experience
Progress toward a professional engineering or management certification is highly desirable.
Experience in heavy equipment or complex machinery maintenance is a plus.
Experience managing compliance with ISO quality management systems (e.g., ISO9001) is a plus.
Specific skills
Strong technical proficiency in diagnostics, repair, and maintenance procedures.
Proficiency in workshop management software and tools.
Excellent budgetary, financial management, and reporting skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for managing staff, customers, and external contractors.
Ability to take ownership of issues and ensure strict compliance with safety and quality standards.
Why Work at Lyten
At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.
Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.
What You’ll Find at Lyten
A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.
Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.
Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.
